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Despite April's Tax Increase, Consumer Spending Holds Steady, Says Deloitte
5/20/2013
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index dipped slightly in April, primarily due to an increase in the tax rate, while other economic fundamentals remain steady.
Does Gen Y Still Do Most of its Shopping in Stores?
5/20/2013
The Urban Land Institute's "Generation Y: Shopping and Entertainment in the Digital Age" report uncovers some interesting trends and habits of coveted consumers aged 18 to 35 years old.
Turkish Brand COLIN'S Deploys DeSL PLM Ahead of Five-Year Expansion Plan
5/17/2013
COLIN'S head of sourcing says, "The fact that the DeSL PLM solution is highly configurable was a huge advantage for us, giving us the ability to have a fully customized system for our company without the need for hardcore programming and development."
Huge Opportunity for Apparel Firms to Educate Consumers About Clothing's Source Through Labels
5/17/2013
Because of the increased scrutiny following the tragedy in Bangladesh, Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. — an L.A.-based manufacturer of custom fabric labels and hang tags — hopes that there's more transparency on the behalf of clothing producers and that more companies will be able to shift towards more ethically-conscious practices.
Nike Tops Socialbakers' List of "Socially Devoted" Brands on Twitter
5/17/2013
The social analytics and measurement firm says that although the telecommunications, airline and finance industries tend to always score highly in social engagement, the fashion and retail industries have been gaining traction, too.
Cotton Inc. Research Reduces Denim's Environmental Impact
5/17/2013
According to Cotton Inc.'s Lifestyle Monitor data, 96 percent of consumers prefer their jeans to be made of cotton or cotton blends but want environmentally friendly jeans, and consumer expectations of cotton are all the more compelling considering that the U.S. consumer owns an average of seven pairs of the fashion staple.
Deckers Manages Suppliers in the Cloud With GT Nexus
5/16/2013
GT Nexus will replace EDI and point-to-point solutions with a multi-enterprise network solution that connects external parties and ties back into Deckers's ERP system for real-time updates into performance across the physical and financial supply chains.
alice + olivia Launches Aggressive Asian Expansion
5/15/2013
alice + olivia and Asia's leading retail, brand management and distribution company ImagineX Group signed an exclusive strategic partnership to develop the brand in Greater China and Southeast Asia through the opening of 23 points of sale over the next five years.
TOPSHOP to Open Hong Kong Flagship in June
5/15/2013
The 14,000-square-foot store will feature the best ranges from the British brand including Unique, the seasonal collection shown at London Fashion Week, Boutique, the brand's premium limited edition line, and the designer collaborations TOPSHOP is known for worldwide.
Elizabeth McKay Tap Quiet Logistics for E-Comm Fulfillment
5/15/2013
An Elizabeth McKay spokesperson says the brand appreciated Quiet's "highly tailored solutions" for luxury e-commerce.
Capgemini Teams Up with SAP to Build "Extreme Applications" for Retail
5/15/2013
Capgemini and SAP have been collaborating for 12 months to bring to market packaged, industry-specific solutions to provide real-time insight for faster time-to-value with SAP HANA.
Which Global City Has the Highest Retail Rent?
5/15/2013
CBRE's quarterly survey (Q1 2013), which tracks the top 10 most expensive prime global retail markets, reveals that strong demand from international retailers, coupled with a modest supply pipeline, has led to record-high prime rental rates.
Groupon's Breadcrumb POS Affordable for Small Merchants
5/15/2013
Groupon's free Breadcrumb POS iPad app enables quick-service eateries, salons, spas and retail merchants to replace their outdated cash registers with an easy-to-use solution that offers local businesses a low-price guarantee that will beat any comparable plan on credit card transaction fees.
BCBG Shares, Stores Content With Dropbox for Business
5/15/2013
BCBG is using Dropbox for Business to give employees a central place for all their work, help them easily share and stay in sync with team and clients, and enable BCBG to work faster and collaborate more effectively.
PVH Agrees to Adopt Five-Year Safety Accord
5/15/2013
The company, which owns the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, will commit $2.5 million to underwrite the Accord on Fire and Building Safety.

 


Customer-centric Assortments in the Cross-channel Era: The Value of Integrated Planning
6/13/2013 2:00:00 PM (EST)
Moderator:
Susan Nichols, Publisher, Apparel Magazine
Panelists:
Eya Yerkes, VP of Planning, Allocation and Systems, Aeropostale
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Closing the Data Loop to Enhance the Creative Process
5/14/2013 2:00:00 PM (EST)
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Panelist:
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Why Some Social Media Consumers are Better than Others 
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5/1/2013
The rise of social media as a way to interact and market to consumers is crystal clear but retailers can struggle with how to properly engage with these channels. This L.E.K. Executive Insights report delves into five distinct social media audience segments and how retailers can nurture positive relationships with them.

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4/30/2013
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